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FocusWho were the early female violinists?
Women soloists have long struggled against prejudice and indifference in the male-dominated musical establishment. But, as Tully Potter explains, The Strad has taken an enlightened approach to the sexes throughout its history. From 2014
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NewsNew women-only chamber orchestra launches in Canada
The Allegra Chamber Orchestra features female musicians performing music by female composers
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ArticleTehran Symphony Orchestra performs Carmen Suite
The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs Bizet's Carmen Suite conducted by Shahrdad Rohani.The orchestra was recently barred from playing at an event in Iran, as the organisers objected to female musicians performing on stage.
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NewsIranian orchestra banned from performing at event with female musicians
The Tehran Symphony Orchestra was told last week it would not be allowed to play on stage with women performers
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ArticleJoshua Bell to judge Miss America contest
Joshua Bell has been named as a judge for the 2014 Miss America competition. The 45-year-old violinist will be one of seven adjudicators for the pageant, taking place on 15 September in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Bell (pictured performing at the 2013 BBC Proms) will be joined by Lance ...